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Topic Review (Newest First)

07-03-2007 01:54 PM

thenorm

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeAsp

I believe that would be prepared.

NOTE: FOR STOCK CLASSES ONLY (this discussion prompted me to go back)

A recent article that I read said that beefing up the front bar is more beneficial as it allows the car to put the power on the ground more effectively.

May Edition of SPORTSCAR Magazine. "Stock Tips for Autocross"

i think this statement is valid only for RWD cars. for FWD a stiff FSB will lessen the traction of the inside wheel when exiting a corner which will light up the 1 tire fire. I read a really good article on it, but am too lazy to look for it right now.

also, i wanted to add for the OP that he should get DOT approved R-compound tires if he wants to be competative in stock class. I ran kuhmo V710 (205/50R15) on a set of stock 15" wheels. if he is not interested in R comp tires, maybe he should just keep his mods on and run STS (similar pax) and then he would be free to do some extra mods ( like suspension) without getting bumped up again.
for a stock FWD car with no RSB, you might consider removing the FSB or putting in a small one (ie. SPI bar) to gove the front tires more grip and to give a little extra rotaion in the corners

07-02-2007 10:19 PM

SVT Robzor

The Cooper S is G-stock, the regular ol' Cooper is H-stock, and both are currently understood to own their respective classes. There's some talk, apparently, of moving some or all years of the Cooper S to D-Stock, which as a G-stock driver, would be fine by me

07-02-2007 10:08 PM

WeeAsp

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusVet

Yuppers, there are two! Both in the G-Stock class. Should they be in the H-Stock class??

They don't want none of me !!!!

*hikes britches up to nipple level*

07-02-2007 09:57 PM

FocusVet

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryS

What, no Mini Coopers in your region? They are the class king.

Yuppers, there are two! Both in the G-Stock class. Should they be in the H-Stock class??

07-02-2007 10:32 AM

GaryS

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusVet

Well, I hope it does! Locally there's a '06 Scion TC in HS class that seems to be very consistant near the top.

What, no Mini Coopers in your region? They are the class king.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egz

A rear sway bar would put you into STS.

Correct!

07-02-2007 10:20 AM

WeeAsp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egz

A rear sway bar would put you into STS.

Good catch. I keep forgetting that I need to look at other angles besides GS.

07-02-2007 08:55 AM

Egz

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusVet

would the rear sway bar be a Street Touring(STS) class mod or a Prepared class?

A rear sway bar would put you into STS.

07-01-2007 09:55 PM

FocusVet

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeAsp

I believe that would be prepared.

NOTE: FOR STOCK CLASSES ONLY (this discussion prompted me to go back)

A recent article that I read said that beefing up the front bar is more beneficial as it allows the car to put the power on the ground more effectively.

May Edition of SPORTSCAR Magazine. "Stock Tips for Autocross"

Well, I hope it does! Locally there's a '06 Scion TC in HS class that seems to be very consistant near the top. I just need to get out there and have a lot of seat time=faster. But, I wanted every possible advantage while staying legal. Hopin' the D23 does well.

07-01-2007 09:49 PM

WeeAsp

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusVet

would the rear sway bar be a Street Touring(STS) class mod or a Prepared class?

I believe that would be prepared.

NOTE: FOR STOCK CLASSES ONLY (this discussion prompted me to go back)

A recent article that I read said that beefing up the front bar is more beneficial as it allows the car to put the power on the ground more effectively.

May Edition of SPORTSCAR Magazine. "Stock Tips for Autocross"

07-01-2007 09:43 PM

FocusVet

would the rear sway bar be a Street Touring(STS) class mod or a Prepared class?

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